All features
One private desktop app for the file work you do every day.
Convert, clean, organize, secure, and automate files without sending contracts, screenshots, exports, or spreadsheets to a random web server.
PDF tools
Handle sensitive PDFs from first draft to final shareable copy - without uploading a page.
Merge PDF
Combine multiple PDFs into one ordered document.
Split PDF
Extract pages into separate PDF files.
Reorder PDF Pages
Drag page thumbnails into a new order and save a clean copy.
Delete PDF Pages
Delete blank, duplicate, or unwanted pages before sending the final PDF.
Rotate PDF Pages
Turn some or all pages and save a corrected copy.
Compress PDF
Shrink PDFs losslessly. Text and images keep full quality.
Lock PDF
Require a password to open a PDF and limit printing or copying.
Unlock PDF
Remove the password and restrictions from PDFs you can open.
Repair PDF
Recover readable PDFs from damaged files.
PDF Page Numbers
Add page numbers to reports and packets.
Watermark PDF
Stamp text or a logo on every page.
Sign PDF
Draw or place your signature on a PDF, right on your computer.
PDF to Images
Export every page as a PNG, JPG, or WebP image on Mac and Windows.
Images to PDF
Combine PNG, JPG, WebP, TIFF, or BMP images into one PDF, one image per page.
Extract Images from PDF
Pull logos, scans, figures, and embedded artwork out of PDF documents.
PDF Metadata Editor
View, edit, or clear the title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer.
Strip PDF Metadata
Remove hidden document metadata for privacy.
Flatten PDF
Remove interactive form fields and annotations before you share a PDF.
Remove Annotations
Delete comments, highlights, and markup annotations.
Image tools
Prepare web images, product shots, screenshots, and client assets in one local workflow.
Image Convert
Convert between PNG, JPG, WebP, TIFF, and BMP.
Image Compress
Reduce file size while controlling quality.
Resize Images
Resize to exact dimensions or aspect-fit rules.
Crop Images
Crop files to the exact area you need.
Rotate & Flip
Fix orientation and mirror assets.
Adjust Images
Tune brightness, contrast, blur, and sharpness.
Watermark Images
Add text or image watermarks.
Strip Image Metadata
Remove EXIF, camera, and GPS data when converting or compressing.
SVG tools
Turn vector assets into production-ready exports while keeping SVGs clean and lightweight.
Spreadsheet tools
Clean up reports, exports, and operational data without sending business files to a web tool.
Automation
Stop repeating the same conversion steps - let folders, batches, and native shortcuts do the work.
Batch Processing
Process many files with one configuration.
Watch Folders
Automatically process new files in a folder, or the ones already there.
Chained Actions
Run several steps on each file, like resize, compress, then save as PDF.
Subfolders & Filters
Watch subfolders too, and match files by name pattern or size.
Rename Templates & Date Folders
Name outputs like {name}-{date} and sort them into year and month folders.
Rule Templates
Start from ready-made watch rules for common jobs.
Notch Drop Zone
Drag files to a native macOS drop target.
Conversion History
Return to previous outputs quickly.
Auto-open Output
Reveal finished files when jobs complete.
AI integration
Let your AI assistant use File Studio, while the file work stays on your computer.
Local MCP Server
Claude, Cursor, Codex, VS Code, and Windsurf can call File Studio tools locally.
filestudio CLI
Convert, compress, and merge files from the terminal or your own scripts.
One-click Connect
Connect each AI app from inside File Studio. No config files to edit.
Files Stay Local
File Studio processes files on your machine. Available in the direct-download version.
Privacy & desktop
A desktop-first workflow for people who work with client files, finance exports, contracts, and private assets.
Try every feature locally
One desktop app for private file work.
Download File Studio and use PDF, image, SVG, spreadsheet, and automation tools without uploading files.
Available for macOS and Windows. Free trial included.